Durable Assets (58)

Development that helps to increase Durable Assets people have such
as land, machinery, or livestock can empower peoples to be self-sufficient
even in times of hardship. Durable Assets can be
summarized within four categories: natural capital (natural resource
assets), reproducible capital (durable structures or equipment
produced by human beings), human capital (the productive potential
of human beings), and social capital (norms and institutions that
influence the interactions among humans). Development
practitioners, community members, and individuals can consciously
pursue the acquisition and sustainability of durable assets to promote
income generation activities and support a greater level of economic
security to the most vulnerable populations. Ultimately as a policy,
officials in government could, through pressure from social change
advocates, develop initiatives to enable individuals and communities
to acquire durable goods and to assist in protecting those assets that
they do possess, such as land from external threats.

Text: Justin Smith

Goals to Be Met

1. Trees

Natural capital supplies the foundation for all other forms of capital. Natural resources must be abundant to supply all other demands. 12 trees must be planted in town.

2. Land

Owning land can be the livelihood of a family. Farming or development can build durable assets. So each player must acquire a monopoly - owning all properties within a color group.

3. Volunteers

Human capital is the means by which all other capital is developed. Your own personal abilities can carry you far. 100 volunteers must be acquired by each player.

4. Buildings

A house or a car are durable assets themselves. Build one house on each of your properties.